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For the installer Instructions for Installation and Servicing turboMAX plus and thermoCOMPACT Wall hung room sealed fan assisted 824/2 E combination and system boilers 828/2 E 837 E 615/2 E 620/2 E 624/2 E 628/2 E 637 E Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
Table of Contents Page Page 1 List of Contents ......5.13 Connect the flue system to the boiler ..20 Contents included with boiler (turboMAX plus) 5.14 Electrical installation .
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Table of Contents Page 10 Fault Finding ......37 10.1 Introduction ......37 10.2 Indicator lights (turboMAX plus only) .
1 List of contents 1 List of contents 1.1 Contents included with boiler (turboMAX plus) 1.2 Contents included with boiler (thermoCOMPACT) Ensure that all contents are included before Ensure that all contents are included before commencing installation. commencing installation. Note! Note! DO NOT remove the boiler from the polystrene DO NOT remove the boiler from the polystrene...
24 kW , 28 kW and 37 Vaillant Ltd. support the Benchmark initiative. kW. All turboMAX plus boilers are available in Natural Within the information pack, you will find a Benchmark Gas.
3 Boiler Specification 3 Boiler Specification 3.1 Technical Data turboMAX plus turboMAX plus turboMAX plus 824/2 E 828/2 E 837 E Units (VUW GB 242/2-5) (VUW GB 282/2-5) (VUW GB 362/2-5) Maximum CH heat input (net) 26.7 (91,200) 31.1 (106,200) 31.1 (106,200)
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Boiler Specification 3 thermoCOMPACT thermoCOMPACT thermoCOMPACT thermoCOMPACT thermoCOMPACT 615/2 E 620/2 E 624/2 E 628/2 E 637 E Units (VU GB 152/2-5) (VU GB 202/2-5) (VU GB 242/2-5) (VU GB 282/2-5) (VU GB 362-5) Maximum CH heat input 16.5 22.0 26.7 31.1 40.5...
3 Boiler Specification Key: 3.2 Boiler connections (turboMAX plus) Heating system return (22 mm tail) Gas connection (15 mm tail) Heating system flow (22 mm tail, 22 mm for 637) Flue outlet (100 mm flue with turret) Hanging bracket Rear flue outlet 3.4 Functional Diagram (turboMAX plus) Fig.
Preliminary remarks and purged as described in BS 6891. This appliance should only be installed in conjunction with a Vaillant flue system. Install the flue system as detailed in the separate flue installation instructions supplied with this boiler. Instructions for Installation and Servicing turboMAX plus and thermoCOMPACT R1...
General Requirements 4 4.4 Flue system 4.4.2 Rear outlet flue system (100 mm outside diameter) Note! The rear outlet horizontal flue system (Art. No. 303 817) The boilers are delivered ready for installation is suitable for installations up to 600 mm wall thickness. utilising a top outlet flue assembly.
4 General Requirements 4.4.4 Flue termination Terminal position for fan-assisted flue The following details refer to both flue systems. (minimum distance) a. The terminal must be positioned such that the pro- Directly below an openable, above an opening ducts of combustion can disperse freely at all times. or horizontal to an opening i.e.
General Requirements 4 requirements of BS 1363. Alternatively, a 3 Amp. fused (Alternative methods of filling sealed systems are given doublepole switch with a 3 mm contact separation on in BS 5449). both poles may be used. 4.8.3 Pressure relief valve Important! A pressure relief valve is provided with the boiler.
4 General Requirements Vessel Volume [L] Initial system pressure (bar) Pressure relief valve setting (bar) Total water content of system ltres 10.9 15.6 Pump switch in position III (pre-delivery setting) 13.6 19.5 16.3 23.4 Pump switch in position II 19.1 27.3 21.8 31.2...
Boiler Installation Sequence 5 5 Boiler Installation Sequence Selecting position of boiler Refer to "Boiler location“ for information regarding 5.1 General siting the appliance. In general the boiler must be positioned such that. Preparation of boiler location • There is adequate space around the boiler for service Clearances required and maintenance.
5 Boiler Installation Sequence 5.2 Using boiler template Note! Fix the paper template to the wall ensuring that the Use alternative fixing holes where necessary. correct flue exit point has been identified, ensure that the template is vertical. Identify correct flue exit The template shows Mark the centre of the selected air/flue duct and its - The position of the fixing holes for the boiler...
Boiler Installation Sequence 5 5.4 Install the flue system 5.7 Gas supply (turboMAX plus) Fit the flue restrictor to the boiler (if required) and • Connect the 15 mm compression gas service cock (1) install the flue system (refer to separate air/flue duct and 15 mm copper outlet tail (22mm copper tail with installation instructions for further information).
5 Boiler Installation Sequence 5.8 Cold water mains inlet and hot water outlet 5.9 Central heating flow and return pipework (turboMAX plus) (turboMAX plus) Flush all foreign matter from the mains supply before Before connecting the heating circuit to the boiler connecting to the boiler.
Boiler Installation Sequence 5 5.10 Gas supply (thermoCOMPACT) 5.11 Central heating flow and return pipework • Connect the 15 mm compression gas service cock (1) (thermoCOMPACT) and 15 mm copper outlet tail (22 mm copper tail with Before connecting the heating circuit to the boiler 637) (3) as supplied with the appliance and tighten.
5 Boiler Installation Sequence 5.12 Connection to a VANTAGE unvented cylinder (thermoCOMPACT) • For connecting a Vaillant VANTAGE unvented cylinder please refer to the VANTAGE installation instructions provided with the cylinder. 5.13 Connect the flue system to the boiler • Refer to separate air/flue duct installation instructions included with the boiler.
Boiler Installation Sequence 5 5.16 Electronic board layout Socket X2 for internal unit components Socket X4 for diverter valve Socket X7 for accessory box connection Socket X8 for VRC-VC connection Socket for fan control cable (637 and 837 only) Do not use! Mains power supply: connections L, N and earth Room thermostat, 230 V: connections 3, 4 and 5 Socket X12: pump connection...
(see schematic layout, Connection of external controls Fig. 5.16). Connection details for programmable room Vaillant optional plug in timer accessories thermostats. Refer to the instructions supplied with the optional Fig. 5.14 shows the connection details where a accessories for connection details.
Commissioning Part I 6 6 Commisioning Part I 6.1 Preliminary electrical checks Check the electrical installation by carrying out short circuit, earth continuity and resistance to earth tests and a check for correct polarity. 6.2 Gas supply The complete gas installation including the gas meter must be inspected, tested for soundness and purged in accordance with BS 6891.
6 Commissioning Part I Gas supply adjustments (Com. Part II) 7 7 Gas supply adjustments 6.5 Filling the heating system (thermoCOMPACT) The boiler and the heating system should be filled using a filling method as described on page 13. 7.1 Gas inlet working pressure To check the gas inlet working pressure: •...
Gas supply adjustments (Commissioning Part II) 7 7.2 Main burner pressure • Turn off the boiler at the main ON/OFF control. The burner pressure on this appliance has been factory • Press and hold the ”+” button, while pressing the set and does not require adjustment.
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7 Gas supply adjustments (Commissioning Part II) Note! • Press the ”i” button and a value between 1 and 15 will Following adjustment of the central heating be displayed. output, the new output can be checked using the gas rate table as detailed. •...
Gas supply adjustments (Commissioning Part II) 7 7.4 Adjusting to the maximum heat load 7.5 Adjusting the ignition rate (nominal load) • Undo screw and remove the cap (1). • Undo screw and remove the cap (1) turcoMAX only: • Disconnect the modulating coil wires from the gas turboMAX only: valve, set the DHW temperature control to maximum •...
7 Gas supply adjustments (Commissioning Part II) 7.6 Checking the gas valve mid setting point (turboMAX plus 837 and thermoCOMPACT 637 Note! only) The "-" button has no function in this mode, if To ensure the most efficient operation of the boiler a the required pressure is exceeded during set up, gas valve mid setting point is necessary.
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7 / 072 for G31 10.1 13.7 17.6 22.0 26.9 Burner Pressure thermoCOMPACT 624/2 E, turboMAX plus 824/2 E Output[kW] Gas type Ignition rate 8.9 10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0 22.0 24.0 Natural gas 2H Burner pressure [mbar] Main burner jet mark...
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16.0 18.0 20.0 Natural gas 2H Gas Rate Main burner jet mark per G20 7 / 120 Gas Rate thermoCOMPACT 624/2 E, turboMAX plus 824/2 E Output[kW] Gas type 10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0 22.0 24.0 Natural gas 2H...
Gas supply adjustments (Com. Part II) 7 8 Functional Checks 7.8 Fit combustion chamber cover Carefully re-fit the combustion chamber cover to the boiler ensuring it is correctly sealed. Secure cover with 8.1 Functional checks retaining clamps. Procedure 7.9 Fit boiler casing Once the unit has been installed and the gas supply has •...
8 Functional Checks (Commissioning Part III) • Yellow flame indicator (2) ON. 8.4 Adjusting pump speed • Green warmstart indicator (3) FLASHING (hot water is The unit is fitted with a two-speed pump. The pump is being drawn from the system). delivered with the switch (1) set to position III (Fig.
• Inspect the air supply and ventilation arrangements of Maintenance Agreement. Please contact Vaillant the installation. Service Solutions (0870 6060 777) for further details. • Check the heating and water system, in particular the •...
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9 Servicing • Turn off the boiler CH service valves. • Turn off the cold water inlet service valve. • Release the three clamps (1), remove the combustion chamber cover (2). 9.2.1 For thermoCOMPACT 615, 637 and turboMAX plus 837 •...
Servicing 9 10 Fault Finding 10.3 Indicator lights (thermoCOMPACT only) The boiler control panel also contains three indicator 10.1 Introduction lights whose function is as follows: The turboMAX plus and thermoCOMPACT boilers have • Red lock out indicator (1), when illuminated boiler is at an inbuilt advanced multifunction diagnostic display to lock out.
10 Fault Finding To access the various modes press the buttons on the 10.5 Status Modes control panel as follows: The status mode provides information about the current operating status of the boiler. Mode Status mode Diagnostic mode To display status mode proceed as follows: To display Press “i“...
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Fault Finding 10 10.6 Diagnostic Modes • If necessary, you can now alter the value by pressing In order to assist with the pinpointing of a particular “+“ or “-“ buttons. (When altering values display will fault it is possible to use the boiler display in a flash).
10 Fault Finding 10.7 Fault codes • Press the “i“ and “-“ buttons simultaneously. Fault codes take priority over all other display functions • Use the “+“ button to scroll back through the list of in the event of a system fault occurring. If multiple memorised errors.
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Fault Finding 10 Instructions for Installation and Servicing turboMAX plus and thermoCOMPACT R1 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
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10 Fault Finding Instructions for Installation and Servicing turboMAX plus and thermoCOMPACT R1 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
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Fault Finding 10 Instructions for Installation and Servicing turboMAX plus and thermoCOMPACT R1 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
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10 Fault Finding Instructions for Installation and Servicing turboMAX plus and thermoCOMPACT R1 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
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Fault Finding 10 Instructions for Installation and Servicing turboMAX plus and thermoCOMPACT R1 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
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10 Fault Finding Instructions for Installation and Servicing turboMAX plus and thermoCOMPACT R1 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
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Fault Finding 10 Note! turboMAX plus only Instructions for Installation and Servicing turboMAX plus and thermoCOMPACT R1 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
11 Diagrams 11.1 Functional Flow diagram: turboMAX plus 824/2 E, 828/2 E, 837 E CONTROL BOX MAIN SWITCH Burner lock out indicator (red) Ignition indicator MAIN Hot water/warmstart TRANSFORMER demand indicator 230V POWER SUPPLY display F1,25A MAIN SWITCHBOARD PRESSURE plug in...
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Diagrams 11 Functional Flow diagram: thermoCOMPACT 615/2 E, 620/2 E, 624/2 E, 628/2 E, 637 E CONTROL BOX MAIN SWITCH Burner lock out indicator (red) Ignition indicator MAIN TRANSFORMER 230V POWER SUPPLY display F1,25A MAIN SWITCHBOARD plug in PRESSURE connector SWITCH plus / minus buttons reset button...
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11 Diagrams Wiring diagram: turboMAX plus 824/2 E, 828/2 E, 837 E (837 E only) Fig. 11.3: Wiring diagram VUW Instructions for Installation and Servicing turboMAX plus and thermoCOMPACT R1 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
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Diagrams 11 Wiring diagram: thermoCOMPACT 615/2 E, 620/2 E, 624/2 E, 628/2 E, 637 E (637 E only) Fig. 11.4: Wiring diagram VU Instructions for Installation and Servicing turboMAX plus and thermoCOMPACT R1 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
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Head Office: Vaillant Ltd. Vaillant House Medway City Estate Trident Close Rochester Kent ME2 4EZ Service Solutions 0870 6060 777 Technical Advice 01634 292392 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
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Instructions for use turboMAX plus, thermoCOMPACT 824 E, 828 E, 837 E 615 E, 620 E 624 E, 628 E 637 E Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
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Thank you for choosing a Vaillant boiler. The information Use of this type is entirely at the owner’s risk. The term given in this booklet will enable you to obtain the best „specified use”...
Important to qualify for your two year guarantee: - Turn off the boiler The boiler must be serviced either by Vaillant Ltd. or ano- - Do not switch any electrical switches in the hazardous ther competent servicing company (CORGI registered)
4 Operation 4 Operation You can identify a thermoCOMPACT boiler by the sticker which is situated at the top left hand side of the control Overview panel (see A, Fig. 1.b) turboMAX plus Operating controls For access to the controls press the upper middle of the lower front panel and drop it down.
Operation 4 4 turboMAX plus • Check the water contents of the system on the pressu- Green warmstart indicator (3) Illuminated = Warmstart re gauge (1). switched ON The needle on the pressure gauge should be within Not illuminated = Warmstart is switched OFF and there the green band (between 1 and 1.5 bar).
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4 Operation If you live in a hard water area please do not set • The warmstart system is activated by turning the hot the control knob above the mid (12 o´clock) posi- water temperature control knob (1) all the way to the tion to prevent excessiv scale formation (fig.
• Set the room thermostat (3) and/or the thermostatic radiator valves (4) according to the instructions supplied with the control(s). Hint! Vaillant offer room thermostat/time control accessories which give accurate and economic Fig. B.10: Reset room temperature control as well as improved comfort.
If the boiler still shuts off after a third attempt, then please consult your installer or Vaillant Service Solutions. The boiler also switches to „Fault“ when there is not enough water in the system. This fault is indicated by fault code „F 22“.
To ensure regular servicing, it is strongly recommended that arrangements are made with your service agent or Vaillant Ltd. For further details please contact Vaillant Service Solutions: 0870 6060777. Frost protection Your boiler is equipped with a frost protection function: If the heating water temperature drops below 5 °C when...
S.05* Fan and water pump over run If your boiler still does not operate then please consult S.07* Water pump over run your installer or Vaillant Service Solutions S.08* Anti cycling mode (after heating operation) 0870 6060 777. S.10** Hot water demand S.14**...
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Head Office: Vaillant Ltd. Vaillant House Medway City Estate Trident Close Rochester Kent ME2 4EZ Technical Advice 01634-29 23 92 Service Solutions 0870-6060 777 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
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VAILLANT SPARE PART CATALOGUE TURBOmax Pro 24-28 E VUW 242,242/2 -3 H VUW 282,282/2 -3 H TURBOmax Plus 824-828 E VUW 242,242/2 -5 H/B VUW 282,282/2 -5 H/B THERMOcompact 615-628 E VU 152,152/2 -5 H VU 202,202/2 -5 H/B VU 242,242/2 -5 H...
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THERMOcompact 628 E (VU 282,282/2 -5 H/B) switch box In order to maintain the safe and efficient operation this appliance, only genuine Vaillant spare parts must be used. Subject to alteration ! Content 802762.04 GB 05/01 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
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Main component 12 Switch box TURBOmax Pro/Plus VUW 242 -3, 282 -3, 242 -5, 282 -5 H/B (inc. ../2) THERMOcompact VU 152 -5, 202 -5, 242 -5, 282 -5 H/B (inc. ../2) TURBOmax THERMOcompact Pos.- Article-No. Part with parts 02-12-029 136894 switch front, cpl.
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Thank you for choosing a Vaillant boiler. The information Use of this type is entirely at the owner’s risk. The term given in this booklet will enable you to obtain the best „specified use”...
Important to qualify for your two year guarantee: - Turn off the boiler The boiler must be serviced either by Vaillant Ltd. or ano- - Do not switch any electrical switches in the hazardous ther competent servicing company (CORGI registered)
4 Operation 4 Operation You can identify a thermoCOMPACT boiler by the sticker which is situated at the top left hand side of the control Overview panel (see A, Fig. 1.b) turboMAX plus Operating controls For access to the controls press the upper middle of the lower front panel and drop it down.
Operation 4 4 turboMAX plus • Check the water contents of the system on the pressu- Green warmstart indicator (3) Illuminated = Warmstart re gauge (1). switched ON The needle on the pressure gauge should be within Not illuminated = Warmstart is switched OFF and there the green band (between 1 and 1.5 bar).
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4 Operation If you live in a hard water area please do not set • The warmstart system is activated by turning the hot the control knob above the mid (12 o´clock) posi- water temperature control knob (1) all the way to the tion to prevent excessiv scale formation (fig.
• Set the room thermostat (3) and/or the thermostatic radiator valves (4) according to the instructions supplied with the control(s). Hint! Vaillant offer room thermostat/time control accessories which give accurate and economic Fig. B.10: Reset room temperature control as well as improved comfort.
If the boiler still shuts off after a third attempt, then please consult your installer or Vaillant Service Solutions. The boiler also switches to „Fault“ when there is not enough water in the system. This fault is indicated by fault code „F 22“.
To ensure regular servicing, it is strongly recommended that arrangements are made with your service agent or Vaillant Ltd. For further details please contact Vaillant Service Solutions: 0870 6060777. Frost protection Your boiler is equipped with a frost protection function: If the heating water temperature drops below 5 °C when...
S.05* Fan and water pump over run If your boiler still does not operate then please consult S.07* Water pump over run your installer or Vaillant Service Solutions S.08* Anti cycling mode (after heating operation) 0870 6060 777. S.10** Hot water demand S.14**...
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Head Office: Vaillant Ltd. Vaillant House Medway City Estate Trident Close Rochester Kent ME2 4EZ Technical Advice 01634-29 23 92 Service Solutions 0870-6060 777 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...